Commercial Counsel (Fintech / Payments)

Complete Guide: Commercial Counsel (Fintech / Payments) at Accutrainee Limited

Accutrainee Limited, operating through its Accuflex business unit, is currently recruiting a Commercial Counsel (Fintech / Payments) for a global financial services and payments organisation. This is an exceptional opportunity for legal professionals to join a market-leading fintech business within a highly regarded in-house legal team based in London on a hybrid working model.

Role Overview

The position is a full-time, 12-month contract role with an immediate start date. The successful candidate will be positioned at the heart of a key commercial function, supporting high-value relationships and transactions across both domestic (UK) and international markets. This role offers significant exposure to complex, large-scale commercial arrangements and direct interaction with senior business stakeholders in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Management: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a high volume of commercial and partnership agreements with merchant partners globally.
• Risk & Regulation: Advising the business on commercial risk, contract structures, and regulatory considerations.
• Compliance Collaboration: Working closely with compliance teams on regulatory issues and reporting requirements.
• Business Advisory: Providing clear, pragmatic, and solutions-focused legal advice to sales and partnerships teams.
• Process Improvement: Contributing to the development and enhancement of internal contracting processes.

Eligibility & Candidate Profile

To be eligible for this role, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Professional Qualification: Must be a qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or possess an equivalent qualification).
• Experience: 3 to 6 years of Post-Qualified Experience (PQE) with a strong background in commercial contracts.
• Sector Expertise: Prior experience in financial services, fintech, or payments is highly desirable.
• In-house Exposure: Previous in-house experience or a secondment is strongly preferred.
• Skills: Confident stakeholder management skills, ability to operate autonomously in a high-volume environment, and a pragmatic approach to legal risk.

Why Apply?

This contract role offers stability, continuity, and competitive transparent day-rate structures through Accuflex. It provides a unique platform to build high-quality fintech and financial services experience while working with a globally recognized brand.

Application Details

Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply directly through the official channels. For inquiries, you may connect with Kevin O'Shea, Talent Manager and Recruiter at Accutrainee Limited.